8 Overlanding YouTubers to watch USA 2024
Have you ever thought about ditching the 9-5 job and hitting the road to find the most unique and amazing places Earth has to offer? We have! Nowadays, there is a wealth of information on the Internet on how to live a minimalistic lifestyle on the road. Inspiring people take us along on their journey to freedom on their YouTube channel.
Once you have decided you want to make that step and start an alternative lifestyle on the road, the question arises of which vehicle is ideally suited for you, your needs, and your dream destinations. Whilst life on the road is commonly known as Vanlife, you might as well decide to convert a 4×4 off-road vehicle which will allow you to go on adventurous Overlanding expeditions.
For most people who Overland travel, the focus often seems to be primarily on the journey and being self-reliant and resilient whilst traveling to remote places. These places are very likely off the beaten path. Overlanding can last anywhere from a long weekend of enjoyment and adventure to years and years of traveling. To give you a broad insight from multiple perspectives of what Overlanding can look like, we have compiled the 8 best 4×4/Overlanding (YouTube) Channels to watch in the USA for you! Let’s dive in!
Who are the 8 best 4×4/Overlanding (YouTube) Channels to watch in the USA? in 2024
Here are our top picks for best 4X4/Overlanding You tubers to follow in 2023 in the USA
1) Expedition Overland
Clay and Rachelle Croft have started their 4×4/Overlanding YouTube channel in 2010. Since then, their YouTube channel has continuously grown. Together with their three sons, they explore the most remote places on Earth and show us how to go Overlanding in a family-friendly manner.
In alignment with their next planned journey, they specifically equip their outfitted vehicles with the necessary gear. Once tested, the team of Expedition Overland share their expert reviews on the gear and products they have used with us. Awesome! Besides the Croft family mambers themselves, crew members often join them on their expeditions to help master the anticipated challenges and capture the beauty of the journey on camera.
The Crofts and their team do not only have one outfitted vehicle that they use for any expedition. Instead, the crew of Expedition Overland has outfitted a total of 18 vehicles up until now, which they use for different journeys. Their newest videos of vehicle builds are their modification of the Patriot Campers X3 Trailer, the 2015 Toyota4Runner, the 2020 Toyota Tacoma as well as the 2021 Toyota Tacoma. Check out their YouTube channel to get all their ideas for vehicle conversions!
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2) The Road Chose Me
Dan Grec, also known as The Road Chose Me, has been internationally Overlanding for the past 6 years. He has travelled 56 countries and counting! Dan has recently commenced his newest adventure in his Overland Jeep Gladiator: the Australian Expedition.
Previously, he had been travelling around the African continent for a full three years in his modified Jeep Wrangler! Documenting this adventurous time of his life, Dan recently published his second book “The Road Chose Me Volume 2: Three years and 54,000 miles around Africa”. Dan aspires to share all he has learned in his years of Overlanding with us through his video documentaries on his Overlanding YouTube channel.
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3) Mountain State Overland
Another great team of explorers that have come together to explore the rare nature in their converted vehicles are Mountain State Overland. The team currently counts 14 members Not only is it the team’s mission to inspire others to go Overlanding and explore the nature, they also strive to raise awareness of living an environmental-friendly lifestyle that will allow us to still enjoy nature in the years to come.
Together, the team has travelled over 25 States and discovered all the hidden American backroads. On their growing Overlanding YouTube channel, they share product reviews, give us insider tips on vehicle modifications and share their professionally-shot adventure documentaries.
The Mountain State Overland team makes it easy for you to get a taste of Overlanding by renting out their fully equipped Toyota 4Runner. Check out their Overlanding YouTube channel and get inspiration for awesome discovery routes and off-grid trails.
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4) Wanderlost Overland
The couple that calls themselves Wanderlost Overland had initially set-up their YouTube channel to record their Toyota FJ build. Their Overlanding YouTube channel has since then developed and now includes videos of their Overlanding travels across North America.
Besides providing useful insider information, Mark and Merri Morall hope to inspire others, who are wishing to live the Overlanding lifestyle but have not yet found the confidence to do so with their videos
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5) Lifestyle Overland
Lifestyle Overland are a family of three who have proven to everybody: Overlanding with children is definitely possible! Along with their daughter Caroline, Sarah and Kevin McCuiston have been travelling to all the different parts of America in their home on wheels.
They have purchased a 2014 Toyota 4Runner and started their new lifestyle as full-time Overlanders. Not only do the three of them show us what America’s nature has to offer!
They also get very real with us and share the unique ups and downs of family life that come along with living in a home on wheels.
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6) Lite Brite
Another couple to have hit the road in their Jeep Wrangler JLU Rubicon are Brittany and Kevin Williams. Both sharing a love for drifting, they take their Jeep on the most challenging rides.
Together with their dog, Jelly, Kevin and Brittany portray their love for Overlanding in their videos and show us just what their Jeep’s fullest potential is! Constantly testing their Jeep’s limit, they get completely honest with us review the pros and cons of their vehicle.
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7) TrailRecon
The team behind TrailRecon seeks to make your Overlanding experience the best it can possibly be by sharing all their insider info with us.
Watching their videos, we get answers to questions such as: What latest gear is worth purchasing? What tires are best for which purposes? How could I potentially modify my vehicle? Where are the most amazing hidden places to camp at?
TrailRecon’s Overlanding YouTube channel initially came about with the intent of a father, Brad Krowitz, and his son to share their adventurous off-road journeys. Since then, Brad Krowitz has broadened his video content but of course continues to take us along on his adventures with family and friends in his Ford Bronco.
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8) Last Line Of Defense
Mike Pfeiffer, also known as Last Line Of Defense, travels all across the back country of the US – particularly the Rocky Mountains – and further in his newest Truck: the 2022 Toyota Tundra Limited TRD Offroad Couble Cab.
During his Overlanding travels to remote and offroad places, he attempts to find stunning mountain views and connect his viewers with the nature.
His videos on his Overlanding YouTube Channel tend to have a focus on gear testing and reviews of such. Cool! Check out Mike’s Overlanding YouTube channel to stay updated with the latest gear reviews.
So here you have it! These are the 8 best 4×4/Overlanding (YouTube) channels to watch in the USA. Check them out and let the expeditions begin!
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So here you have it! These are the 8 best 4×4/Overlanding (YouTube) channels to watch in the USA. Check them out and let the expeditions begin! , and if your interested in ideas for earning money while on the road check out our blog on this
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